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svarog basically stated, the O2 sensor detects the amount of air in relation to unburned fuel. This ratio is signalled back to the ECU so that proper settings can be made by the computer for fuel and air delivery to a particular group of cylinders. Cars used to have 1 located just in the exhaust in front of the catalytic converter, and they were replaceable for about $30. As emmisions became more and more stringent, emerging emissions technology requied better control and more thorough monitoring. O2 sensors found there way to each set of cylinders and even after the cat. do a google search on oxygen sensors to get a better description. whiskey try jacking up the front of the car. If I remeber correctly, the O2 sensor for the Bank 1 Sensor 1 can be reached from underneath the car. I may be completely wrong, but I think I remember seeing one on the rear exhaust pipe last time I was under there. Mind you, I may have the post cat sensor in mind. The one by the grille is Bank 2 Sensor 1. steviej

here is a thought maybe check the fuse, it may be loose. All you need is a disrupt in the current and it might be losing the homelink memory. Find the fuse and see if that is loose. My homelink is hooked through the DOME fuse (#34). I won't see any disrupt while driving because this fuse controls all the courtesy lights which are off when the car is in motion. steviej

Bank 1 Sensor 1 is the O2 sensor in the exhaust manifold that is between the engine and the firewall. (already had to do mine.....under warranty) steviej

no alcohol allowed, but you could bring sodas. contact LOC member: lexusk8 to find out what is needed. People have already signed up to bring stuff. lexusk8 is the event coordinator. steviej

Before old man winter sets into the Northeast, let's represent LOC at a huge Lexus meet at the base of the George Washington Bridge. Here are the details. steviej

Before old man winter sets into the Northeast, let's represent LOC at a huge Lexus meet at the base of the George Washington Bridge. Here are the details. steviej

Before old man winter sets into the Northeast, let's represent LOC at a huge Lexus meet at the base of the George Washington Bridge. Here are the details. steviej

Before old man winter sets into the Northeast, let's represent LOC at a huge Lexus meet at the base of the George Washington Bridge. Here are the details. steviej

Before old man winter sets into the Northeast, let's represent LOC at a huge Lexus meet at the base of the George Washington Bridge. Here are the details. steviej

Before old man winter sets into the Northeast, let's represent LOC at a huge Lexus meet at the base of the George Washington Bridge. Here are the details. steviej

Before old man winter sets into the Northeast, let's represent LOC at a huge Lexus meet at the base of the George Washington Bridge. Here are the details. steviej

If all the toys are included in the 4 years/50k mile warranty, then I would say you got yourself a nice ride at a decent price. Enjoy. steviej PS, think about showing it off at the upcoming Lexus meet right outside of NYC on 10/3/04. Here is the link. I will hook you up with the best non-dealer installed option: LOC window stickers.

There is a good sized Lexus meet in preparation for the NorthEast Region. Here are the details copied from ClubLexus. DATE & TIME: Sunday, October 3rd, 2004. Meet @ 11AM. Rain date undecided. LOCATION:Ross Dock Park, located in Fort Lee, NJ. Right along the NY/NJ border, and just a stone's throw away from the George Washington Bridge (I-95). Parking fee per car = $5. Try to make every effort to arrive early at 11AM so that we get good parking spots (parking can get filled up early, and we can hold spots for you guys). From Routes 4, 46, I-80, I-95: Take the exit for Fort Lee / Palisades Interstate Parkway. Continue straight on Bridge Plaza South past several traffic lights. At the last light ("T" intersection), turn right onto Bigler St. At the stop sign, turn left (east) onto Main St., then keep in the right lane to bear right (south) at River Road. The southern park entrance will be on the left. Follow Henry Hudson Drive about one mile to the Ross Dock circle and follow signs. From the Palisades Interstate Parkway (southbound): Take the last exit before the George Washington Bridge (Hudson Terrace). Turn left onto Hudson Terrace. Go south and at the second traffic light keep in the left lane to bear right onto Bigler St. At the stop sign, turn left (east) on Main St., then keep in the right lane to bear right (south) at River Road. The southern park entrance (Henry Hudson Drive) will be on the left. Follow Henry Hudson Drive about one mile to the Ross Dock circle and follow signs. From U.S. Route 9W: At Main St., Fort Lee, turn east (right if headed north, left if headed south). Proceed downhill and bear right (south) at River Rd. The southern park entrance (Henry Hudson Drive) will be on the left. Follow Henry Hudson Drive about one mile to the Ross Dock circle and follow signs. From New York City: Take the upper level of the George Washington Bridge to the first Fort Lee exit. Bear right and proceed down the ramp to the traffic light. Proceed south (right turn) to the second traffic light, then keep in the left lane to bear right onto Bigler St. At the stop sign, turn left (east) on Main St., then keep in the right lane to bear right (south) at River Road. The southern park entrance (Henry Hudson Drive) will be on the left. Follow Henry Hudson Drive about one mile to the Ross Dock circle and follow signs. WHAT TO DO: Everyone knows the drill... we park at the park, get reunited and acquainted, admire our rides, chit-chat, take pictures, more chit-chat, cook up some BBQ (there are available grilles and picnic tables in the area), etc. Great day to bring your family and friends out too! Since this is a public park owned by NJ Parks & Recreation, it's wise not to do anything that provokes stupidity like burnouts, revving, tire screeching, or anything of that sort. Use common sense, and nobody will get red-flagged. Here is the link for a listing of who and what cars are coming. Northeast Region Meet 10/3/04 Lets join in the fun and represent LOC with a strong showing before we hibernate for the winter. steviej

I wasn't aware these three items were factory installed options. The XM I will concede because of the LS/ES installations lately. Are the LCD screens in the headrests or flipdowns. Even though it is a 2004, how many miles are on it? I ask because, my 2002 was bought in 2002 and toted as new by the dealer, the bank and my insurance company but it had 10,500 miles on it. I can't help but wonder if the questioned extras are aftermarket add ons, but hey, if the dealer is covering them under the 4 year/50,000 mile warranty then I would say that you got a good deal. steviej

I am merging this and the thread you posted with the pics to make it easier. I am with SW, it will most likely be totalled if the value of the car is less than the total of the repair. the red fluid is most likely Toyota Long Life Coolant. (it is red too. steviej

have you checked your exhaust? Open the hood and see if the noise is really loud in the engine bay. Have someone rev the motor while you are looking. Put you hand over the end of the tail pipe and see if it feels like there is any air coming out. If not, it is most likely coming out of a leak or hole in the exhaust somewhere. Take it to Midas for a free estimate. steviej

since you posted in the AV forum, I will lock this one. All replys can be posted there so avoid simultaneous running threads. steviej

the more goodies you fabricate the more I am impressed. do you make all the trim pieces too? steviej

how dirty in the idle air control valve and the throttle body. These are easily cleaned in the driveway. Several members can share their experiences with step by steps. If you do this, check the air tube from the air box to the throttle body. Make sure there are no cracks or holes in the accordian tubing. This tubing gets old, dry and brittle. Holes and cracks will mess up the signals the MAF sensor is sending to the ECU. It may also be a lazy or sluggish throttle position sensor. Clean or check that out. I have to ask, before I go any further. Your description hints that this is more engine than tranny. Is the car shifting alright? When you say the car gets going, do you mean the whole car in motion or the engine rpms rise to where they should be. Follow where I'm going with this? steviej

color codes should be on a plaque on the left door jam. If that is worn and unreadable, then register your car on www.lexus.com under the owners section. It will bring up the factory colors of your car. PS, you can request free owners manuals (both of them) too. steviej

the O2 sensor is actually cheap to about right. but, (there is always a but) why on earth does he need to remove the rear seat. The O2 sensors aren't back there. They are under the car, in the exhaust after the cat. At least on all the cars I have worked on. Maybe an IS owner that has replace the rear O2 sensor has some words of wisdom. Unless there is a fuel pump problem and they need to access the tank???? steviej

the ABS problem does sound like a sensor is messed up. It may be the shop damaged the hub during the installation of the CV. You should have gone right back in the shop when the light came on. The longer you wait, the longer the shop that may have done the damage has to say it wasn't them. So move on this if you want them to pay for a new one. The brakes, (ps, i corrected the spelling in the title). The squealing can come from aftermarket metalic pads, it can come from lack of "brake quiet" (special lube used on the back of the pads, the shims and the slides during installation), and it can be caused by improper installation. Stick with Toyota OEM pads and they won't squeal. The uneven brake pad wear could be due to improper caliper pressure. Either the caliper is sticking or seized. Maybe the missing bolt head had the caliper at an angle causing the pad to wear out quicker. What caused the missing bolt head? Was it sheared off by an air wrench? Is the caliper bolt crossthreaded? It didn't just fall off. steviej

go to Midas, Speedy or Meineke and get their opinion. Check out a Toyota shop too. steviej

brian has since added that question to the end of the Blue smoke from the tailpipe thread. I will close this one as to not start a separate discussion relating to the previous thread. steviej

is the servicing dealership the same dealership you bought the car from? I think I missed that point somewhere. If it is, then find out what kind of warranty they offered on the sale? If it is not, then have you discussed this with the dealeship you bought the car from? Stay on top of corporate and the dealership that your car is at. steviej